The best way to stop pumpkins rotting before Halloween is to keep them dry, undamaged, and out of extremes of heat and cold. If you’re growing your own, a little care before harvest makes an enormous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picking pumpkins at the right time helps them taste sweet, last longer, and look their best for fall. Watch for full color, a dull ...

From choosing the right varieties to harvesting, curing and storage, learn how to make the most of pumpkins and keep them ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. If you ...

CORVALLIS – What’s fall without pumpkins? They star at Halloween and in Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why not extend the season into winter. Tried and true techniques for storing pumpkins and other ...

Harvesting at the right time is crucial for the best-looking pumpkins. agil73 / Getty Images Pumpkins bring fall cheer, and knowing when they're ripe for picking can ensure you have a festive autumn ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...